Blanchir
To whiten poultry, vegetables, fruit, &c., by plunging them into boiling water for some time, and afterwards plunging them into cold water, there to remain until they are cold.
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To whiten poultry, vegetables, fruit, &c., by plunging them into boiling water for some time, and afterwards plunging them into cold water, there to remain until they are cold.